Rise of AI Conference 2027 | Hosted by Veronika & Fabian Westerheide
About this Event
Rise of AI Conference 2027
Building Europe’s next decade of AI
On 12 May 2027, Rise of AI returns to Berlin as one of Europe’s leading gatherings for the people shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Since 2014, Rise of AI has brought together the key players of the AI ecosystem: founders, researchers, investors, policymakers, technology providers, enterprise leaders, media voices, and decision-makers from industry and government.
This is not a mass-market AI event. Rise of AI is a curated conference for people who actively build, fund, regulate, adopt, explain, and implement AI.
In a time of increasing AI noise, Rise of AI creates a trusted room for real expertise, honest dialogue, strategic access, and meaningful relationships. It is where Europe’s AI ecosystem meets face-to-face to discuss what truly matters: AI leadership, adoption, integration, infrastructure, sovereignty, competitiveness, regulation, and the role of humans in an AI-shaped future.
Who should attend?
Rise of AI is built for professionals for whom AI is not a trend, but part of their strategic reality:
- AI founders and technology builders
- researchers and scientists
- investors and venture capitalists
- policymakers and public-sector leaders
- enterprise executives and innovation teams
- AI buyers, implementers, and transformation leaders
- media, analysts, and ecosystem builders
Why attend?
Join Rise of AI to:
- meet the people who actually shape the AI ecosystem
- gain strategic insights into the next phase of AI development
- understand how AI moves from hype to implementation
- connect with decision-makers across technology, industry, policy, research, and capital
- become part of a trusted European AI network built over more than a decade
Our speakers are more than experts. They are builders, researchers, founders, policymakers, executives, investors, and public voices who are actively shaping the systems, companies, institutions, and debates of tomorrow.
Rise of AI started in 2014 as a dinner among twelve people discussing the Singularity. Since then, it has grown into one of Europe’s most influential platforms for the artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Our mission remains clear: to strengthen Europe’s role in the global AI landscape and to support a future in which AI serves humanity — responsibly, sustainably, and for the benefit of society.
Welcome to Rise of AI Conference 2027.
Welcome to the room where Europe’s AI ecosystem meets.
The language of the event is English. Please check our event terms:
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the event agenda?
You can find the latest information about the Rise of AI Conference 2027 agenda on our official conference website:
http://riseof.ai/conference-2027
The agenda is published and updated on a rolling basis. New speakers, sessions, formats and guests may be added as the program develops. Please check the website regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Will the program change?
Yes. Rise of AI is a curated conference, and the program evolves as new speakers, partners, topics and technological developments emerge.
Artificial intelligence is moving fast. To keep the conference relevant, timely and valuable, we update the agenda step by step and continue refining the program until the event.
What kind of sessions can I expect?
Rise of AI brings together strategic, practical and interactive formats across AI leadership, adoption and integration.
The program may include strategic keynotes, high-level panels, applied AI sessions, Cognitive Labs, AI Topic Tables, media formats, networking sessions and selected invite-only formats such as the Speaker Dinner.
Please check the official conference website for the latest agenda and confirmed formats:
http://riseof.ai/conference-2027
Is Rise of AI an in-person or virtual event?
Rise of AI is built around a curated in-person experience in Berlin. The on-site conference is designed for meaningful conversations, trusted networking and direct access to the people shaping AI in Europe.
Selected parts of the program may also be made available online. Details about virtual participation and livestream access will be published on the official conference website.
Which sessions are available for virtual attendees?
Information about virtual access, livestreams and online sessions will be published on:
http://riseof.ai/conference-2027
Please note that some Rise of AI formats are designed specifically for in-person interaction in Berlin, including smaller curated formats, roundtables, networking sessions and invite-only gatherings.
How can I attend Rise of AI Conference 2027?
All information on how to participate in Rise of AI Conference 2027 is available on the official conference website:
http://riseof.ai/conference-2027
Please check the website for ticket information, participation options, updates and relevant deadlines.
How can my organisation become a partner?
Rise of AI works with a limited number of selected partners each year. Partnership information and details on how to get in touch with the team are available on:
http://riseof.ai/conference-2027
Partnerships are curated by fit, relevance and contribution to the AI ecosystem.
How can I become a speaker?
Information on how to apply, nominate a speaker or get in touch regarding the Rise of AI Conference 2027 program is available on:
http://riseof.ai/conference-2027
The Rise of AI program is curated. We look for speakers who bring substance, relevance and a clear perspective on the future of artificial intelligence. New speakers may be announced on a rolling basis as the program develops.
Who should attend Rise of AI?
Rise of AI is designed for people who actively build, fund, regulate, adopt, research, communicate or implement artificial intelligence.
This includes founders, researchers, investors, policymakers, enterprise executives, AI buyers, implementation leaders, technology providers, media representatives and ecosystem builders.
Rise of AI is not a mass-market expo. It is a curated room for senior decision-makers, experts and practitioners who want to understand where AI is going and meet the people shaping it.
What is the language of the event?
The event language is English.
Where can I find the latest official information?
All official information about Rise of AI Conference 2027 is published on:
http://riseof.ai/conference-2027
Please use this page as the main source for updates on the agenda, speakers, guests, tickets, partnerships, livestream information and participation details.
The Founding Team
Rise of AI is founder-led by Veronika and Fabian Westerheide. Since 2014, they have built Rise of AI into a trusted conference and community for the people shaping artificial intelligence in Europe.
Together, they combine deep AI ecosystem access, entrepreneurial experience, event excellence and long-standing relationships across business, policy, research, investment, media and technology.
Fabian Westerheide is an AI entrepreneur, investor, author and public voice on artificial intelligence. He has been active in the AI ecosystem since 2013 and has worked with founders, investors, policymakers and corporate leaders across Europe and beyond. As founder and host of Rise of AI, Fabian brings the strategic perspective, network and content curation that define the conference.
Veronika Westerheide is the COO and operational force behind Rise of AI. With extensive experience in creating high-quality conferences, executive formats and curated community experiences, she ensures that Rise of AI delivers the level of organization, hospitality and attention to detail that partners, speakers and guests value.
Rise of AI is not built as a mass event. It is built as a curated room — shaped by people, trust, quality and long-term relationships.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 19.95 to EUR 1830.20
